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The Best American Short Stories 1963

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1963Houghton Mifflin Co

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This collection gathers the finest American short stories published in 1963, showcasing the diverse voices and narrative styles of the era. Featuring works by acclaimed authors such as John Cheever, it offers a snapshot of the literary landscape and societal reflections of mid-20th century America. Readers will discover a range of human experiences and artistic expressions within these pages.

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John William Cheever (May 27, 1912 – June 18, 1982) was an American short story writer and novelist. He is sometimes called "the Chekhov of the suburbs". His fiction is mostly set on the Upper East Side of Manhattan; the Westchester suburbs; old New England villages based on various South Shore towns around Quincy, Massachusetts, where he was born; and Italy, especially Rome. His short stories included The Enormous Radio, Goodbye, My Brother, The Five-Forty-Eight, The Country Husband, and...

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